Chennaiyin FC scripted a fine come-back to beat the favourite ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 and start its campaign on a winning note in Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday.
Chennaiyin FC trailed by Manvir Singh’s goal in 27’. However, in second half goals by substitute Kwame Karikari scored in 64’ (penalty) and Rahim Ali in 83’, gave Chennaiyin FC a winning start in 2022-23 campaign.
Kwame Karikari won the Hero of the Match Award
In the next match, Jamshedpur FC will take on Odisha FC on October 11.
East Bengal FC will next play against Goa FC at home on October 12.
Chennaiyin FC (Playing XI)
Debjit Majumder (GK), Fallou Diagne, Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Ajith Kumar, Narayan Das, Anirudh Thapa (C), Julius Duker, Y. Jiteshwor Singh, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Petar Sliskovic, Rahim Ali.
ATK Mohun Bagan (Playing XI)
Vishal Kaith (GK), Brendan Hamill, Subhasish Bose, Pritam Kotal, Deepak Tangri, Asish Rai, Joni Kauko (C), Hugo Boumous, Ashique Kuruniyan, Dimitri Petratos, Manvir Singh.
Picture Courtesy: ISL Media
